Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Made in Falconer 9/26/2026 10:00 AM - 9/26/2026 2:00 PM

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:06:09 GMT

Returning for a third year, the CHQ Chamber presents Made in Falconer. Take tours of local manufacturers and stop to shop or dine at local businesses.

Manufacturing Tour stops include:
- Ellison Bronze
- Fancher Chair
- Hanson Sign Company
- Stuart Tool & Die
-Merchant & Main - Tour the new fully renovated apartments opening in Fall 2026
Tours will begin every half hour at each site.

In addition to the participating manufacturers, a number of local retail businesses and restaurants are participating as well. We hope you'll visit them during Made in Falconer!

Participating Businesses & Organizaitons:
- 3 C's Catering (food truck)
- The Hearing Place
- PersNikkity Pies (Trolley Pickup Location)
- Rotary Club
- West Main Mercantile (Trolley Pickup Location)

Chamber Business Awards Banquet 10/8/2026 6:00 PM - 10/8/2026 9:00 PM

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:03:09 GMT

Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor this year's awardees and milestone recipients and recognize their outstanding contributions and achievements. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet dinner featuring a carving station with roasted turkey breast and Virginia baked ham, penne pasta primavera with Alfredo sauce, seasonal grilled vegetables, garlic mashed potatoes, seasoned bread stuffing, mixed green salad, and assorted desserts. The evening will also feature local beverage tastings and a cash bar, with a complimentary bottle of local wine provided at each table. Tickets are $75 per person. You may also reserve a full table of 8 for $550 (a savings of $50).

Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Business of the Year - DFT Communications
Business Champion Award - Chautauqua Lake Dental
Emerging Business of the Year - Westfield Makerspace
Not-for-Profit of the Year - Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation
Service Business of the Year - Sanfilippo Solutions Inc
Producer of the Year - Wells Enterprises
Hospitality Business of the Year - 3 Lakes Cafe

Milestone recognition will go to Chamber members celebrating significant milestones including: 200 years- State University of New York at Fredonia & The Post Journal, 160 years - Community Bank N.A., 135 years 1891 Fredonia Opera House & Lake Shore Bank, 125 years- Jamestown Mattress Company, 95 Years - Putnam Record Insurance Agency& Ideal Coatings, Inc, 90 Years Johnny's Lunch, 75 years - Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House, 70 yeas - Jamestown Container Companies & JRSC Digital, 60 years - Alliance Financial Network, Inc, 55 years - Swan Painting, Inc, 50 years - The Wine Cellar & U.S Steam Lines LTD, The Chautauqua Belle, 45 years - Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, 40 year - Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Southwest Region Small Business Development Center & Springville Door & Window, 30 years - 3 C's Catering & Festivals Fredonia, Inc, 25 Years - HBKS Wealth Advisors, Robert H. Jackson Center & Thru the Grapevine Travel, 20 years - Chautauqua Lake Chile Care Center, 15 years - Bag & String Wine Merchants & Portage Pie, 5 Years - Art Cloth & Craft, Ballgame Heroes & Buddy Brewsters - Lakewood.

The social hour will begin at 6 pm, with a buffet dinner starting at 6:45 and the program beginning at 7:15 pm.

This is the largest gathering of businesspeople in Chautauqua County each year. We hope you'll join us in celebrating all of the awardees and milestone recipients.

Business After Hours at Raven & Thorn 10/21/2026 5:00 PM - 10/21/2026 6:30 PM

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:14:00 GMT

Join us for Business After Hours at Raven & Thorn in Fredonia. There will be complimentary appetizers and a cash bar.

Chamber member businesses can send two people free of charge. Non-members or anyone above the two-person limit will be $10.

We always encourage the exchange of business cards for networking.

Business After Hours at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House 11/10/2026 5:00 PM - 11/10/2026 7:00 PM

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:53:25 GMT

Join us for Business After Hours at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House in Bemus Point.

Get to know other local businesspeople, enjoy some complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar in this beautiful setting.

All local businesspeople are welcome! CHQ Chamber Business After Hours events are free for two people from each Chamber member organization. The price is $10 for non-members or anyone above the two-person limit. Registration is not required, but is appreciated for planning purposes.

Don't forget to bring your business cards to share with others and to enter the door prize drawing.